Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nudiflora
ID:
427034

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 52: 57 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426366

Common Names

  • Nudiflora Fimbristylis
  • Nudiflora Rush-Fimbristylis
  • Nudiflora Fimbry

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Description

Fuirena nudiflora (also called Naked-flowered Umbrella-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry to wet, and in a range of soil types. It has a clumping growth habit and produces long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena nudiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuirena nudiflora has small, white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena nudiflora can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The plants can be harvested when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.

Where to Find Fuirena nudiflora

Fuirena nudiflora is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and prairies.

Fuirena nudiflora FAQ

What is Fuirena nudiflora?

Fuirena nudiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae

Where does Fuirena nudiflora grow?

Fuirena nudiflora is native to parts of Africa and Asia

What are the uses of Fuirena nudiflora?

Fuirena nudiflora has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties

Species in the Fuirena genus

Fuirena abnormalis, Fuirena angolensis, Fuirena arenosa, Fuirena bernieri, Fuirena boreocoerulescens, Fuirena breviseta, Fuirena bullifera, Fuirena bushii, Fuirena camptotricha, Fuirena ciliaris, Fuirena claviseta, Fuirena coerulescens, Fuirena cuspidata, Fuirena ecklonii, Fuirena felicis, Fuirena hirsuta, Fuirena incompleta, Fuirena incrassata, Fuirena lainzii, Fuirena leptostachya, Fuirena longa, Fuirena microcarpa, Fuirena moritziana, Fuirena nudiflora, Fuirena nyasensis, Fuirena obcordata, Fuirena ochreata, Fuirena oedipus, Fuirena pachyrrhiza, Fuirena ponmudiensis, Fuirena pubescens, Fuirena pumila, Fuirena quercina, Fuirena repens, Fuirena rhizomatifera, Fuirena robusta, Fuirena sagittata, Fuirena scirpoidea, Fuirena simplex, Fuirena simpsonii, Fuirena somaliensis, Fuirena squarrosa, Fuirena stephani, Fuirena striatella, Fuirena stricta, Fuirena swamyi, Fuirena tenuis, Fuirena trilobites, Fuirena tuwensis, Fuirena umbellata,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308509-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].